GreenMe Podcast Episode 019: DingsDums Dumplings

DINGSDUMS DUMPLINGS: BERLIN'S FRESHEST SOLUTION AGAINST FOOD WASTE

„We have to make it mainstream. Like there is no other way" - Anna Wohlrab, DingsDumsDumplings

The topic of food waste - or better anti food waste - has popped up a lot around us lately - and I’m so grateful that (apart from all the daunting numbers of how much food is being wasted) it mainly came up with a positive solution in tow.

Usually in the form of a dedicated group of people, who tackles this issue, without waiting until governments or the big players out there do something. They have an epiphany that there’s just too much food waste and we gotta do something about it!

That’s exactly what happened to today’s interview guest & her co-founders. And I’m so excited that we finally make this interview happen with Anna from DingsDums Dumplings (@dingsdumsdumplings)!

Saving food alone is great, but then there’s the question what to do with all these 5 million tons of edible food that us Germans throw away each year? How to turn them into something that’s tasty and extends its shelf life even further?

Together the three young founders, Jillian, Mauritz and Anna found a way to make it happen: As DingsDums Dumplings, they are creating super delicious dumplings from surplus food.

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IN THIS PODCAST EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

The entire thought process & trial and error sessions that happened before the actual launch of DingsDums Dumplings

The moment that triggered the three to quit their jobs & to do something about food waste

How important it is to focus on the core thing: a strong product (that looks great, tastes delicious)

How to deal with non-believers in your environment - and proving them all wrong

SUPPORTERS' SHOUT OUT

This episode has been supported by our friends at bookitgreen.com​, who are - just as us - working to get people excited about greener ways of travelling.

You all know we are strong believers in the power of travel for good & think that connecting across cultures & borders is key to building a kind, compassionate & caring global community. At the same time, we have to be super mindful about our footprint.

bookitgreen is an online platform, a startup from Berlin, that makes it easy to find and book sustainable accommodations - really great places, usually not part of a big multinational chain. Their goal is to bring together all the accommodations that do the right thing and offer exactly what mindful travellers are looking for - without having to compromise a bit. You can find tons of beautiful hotels, B&B’s and lodges in Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Austria and Switzerland, with plans to cover more of Europe soon. There’s an awesome, dedicated team behind it who really cares.

BEFORE YOU GO

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...Lastly, if you’re a foodie and prefer to explore on your own, make sure to check out our huge Best of Vegan Brunch Guide featuring our favorite plant-based havens in Berlin & fill your bellies with vibrant nourishing food from nature… ENJOY!

That’s it! Thanks so much for listening! ​Now, we hope you’re hearts are lit up & you’re as excited as we are to shape a more sustainable, happier future for us & mother earth. Go out, soak in a good dose of sunshine - and remember: always be prepared to be amazed....

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